Lately, we have been selectingplumbing fixture after plumbing fixture!

(the Delta Vero Collection)

And our first decision is always... what will the finish be?!

Our current top two finishes are POLISHED NICKEL and CHROME.

(the Delta Vero Collection)

According to Houzz, read on the find out the difference between the two finishes!

POLISHED NICKEL:

If you like a smooth, shiny finish but are tired of chrome, try polished nickel. It's darker than chrome, and with different levels of lighting, it can appear to change in color.(totally dig this one and we get to use it!)

(an American Standard Faucet from our visit to Ferguson for a custom Highland Park build!)

When we received a desperate call from a
bachelor who was embarrassed to have the guys over to watch the game in his
current surroundings .... I figured out why when I saw the Rubbermaid storage
container with a piece of plywood on top acting as his coffee table.

There was
the typical “Man” leather sofa combined with an outdoor lounge chair, so I knew
I could help. We reinvented his sad bachelor pad to a masculine, contemporary
living and dining space that he is thrilled to call his own.

From the unique circular light fixture with vintage Edison bulbs, to the abstract large scale artwork ... This ordinary home went from blah to BOOM in a second!

A few BEFORE shots to see the transformation!!

And NOW ... the REVEAL!

We recommended a blue accent focal wall (which we don't normally do!) but in this space,
it is JUST what it needed to add that personalized touch of WOW.

With fabrics that were both masculine and durable,

we can be sure that it will be the perfect space for big game entertaining!

We thought outside the box when it came to wall decor and artwork. The client wanted something unusual and distinct. Check out those wall spheres!

Our biggest obstaclewas the client doubting design
plan-

he thought it was going to be feminine and the paint too light. He said he
was losing sleep over it and at the final reveal, he got teary since he loved
it so much! Doubts gone… ;)

When we moved in our house over two years ago, my then 14 year old wanted

a fresh start… which equated to a pure white bedroom. Of course we needed to use her existing furniture but she really didn’t want any color.

So there it went: white paint, white trim, white bedding.

1.5 years later… she’s done and wanted a new look.

Her request was “Antiquated, slightly grunge and cluttered”

Ummm…. okay. So I went to work at it feeling not so comfortable with this design aesthetic - since I have never heard of it before - and she basically shot down every idea. Like some of our paying clients,

she could not see the finish line so she decided to do nothing.

Another year later, still talking about a redo, operation “Surprise 17th Birthday” sprung into action! I decided to just go for it while she was at school and surprise her-

no matter what the end result could be.

Here’s a photo story of the tale:

BEFORE Pictures:

As you can see ... white .. and teenager.(she removed the white drapes already and took off the 3-D origami art above her bed- sigh)

She HATED this headboard...

The Process:

Thanks to my wonderful team, we had plenty of help putting this puzzle together!

(Jesus and Ozzy, holding down the fort)

If this isn't "antiquated and slightly grunge" ... I'm not sure what is!(I spent a lot of time in antique stores)

Thanks Terra ... Somebody had to do it.

And of course the longest part of the process ... planning out the wall designs.

Good thing we had help!

Operation SURPRISE:

What would a surprise be without a little iPhone tracker stalking to make sure

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Traci Connell and her team are experts in delivering unique design with ease of mind. Traci's impeccable eye for space planning and design combined with her in-depth knowledge of project management, differentiates her from other interior designers. Traci specializes in materials and furnishings that stand up to everyday life, giving her clients a “bulletproof” home for kids, pets, entertaining and more.

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